Police seize 373 marijuana plants at Tobyhanna home

Police have arrested a New York man for allegedly possessing about 373 marijuana plants in a Tobyhanna residence and stealing $15,000 worth of electricity.

Pocono Mountain Regional Police executed a search warrant March 7 at a home on Kensington Drive, seizing the plants from various rooms of the residence, police said. Police arrested David Wood, 45, without incident while he was returning to the home March 16.

The street value for the strain of marijuana is estimated to be at least several hundred thousand dollars.

Police also discovered the suspect or suspects operating the grow of marijuana stole more than $15,000 in electricity.

Wood faces charges of possession with intent to deliver, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and theft of services. Bail was set at $100,000.

The Drug Enforcement Administration, New York Police Department, state police and PPL assisted PMRPD.